Sign-ups are starting and I have already received emails for the Summer On-site and Online Workshop, plus even a Fall 11 request. So email me if you're interested in the Summer/Fall spots.

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And speaking of workshops, I always recommend that you guys leave feedback so that I can tweak the workshops to fit your needs. Here are links to the SOS and SO feedback page.

I actually got one recent testimonial which made me really happy (thanks Eric!!!) and I hope that I can continue to make it worthwhile for you guys:

Having JD as a teacher at the Academy I already knew what he was capable of, and what jedi powers he can teach me. The workshops surpassed the classes, IMO. Not only do we get 100% honest comments and critique about our work, but we also get insight on the industry of animation. Everything from making demo reels to handling clients and proving yourself as a worthy employee was covered (as long as you ask, JD is more than happy to answer your questions). Thats one of the things that separates JD's workshops from everyone elses. He gives everyday tips and knowledge about life in general and how it relates to animation. I highly recommend JD's workshops for anyone, whether you're just a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also, bring Twix.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

And boooooooo for not including Tangled for best animated movie (we need 5 slots!) and Tron for best FX.

And don't even get me started on the best picture nominations. And this has nothing to do with the specific movies nominated, but the structure itself. Since an animated movie is in the best picture category, it's an automatic win for the best animated movie category. SPOILERS!!!!!!!!

It covers very important points about being a professional animator and the realities of working on a shot within a company. If you're not enrolled at AM you can't watch it, but for those who are, please watch it!

Monday, January 17, 2011

The Golden Globes happened yesterday (congratulations to the winners!) and this clip made me cringe but it's so awesome. Watch the very end how she finishes the interview and Pattinson's reaction. Oh boy.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

[update as of 1/15/11]: 2 spots left in Monday and Thursday Workshops, and open spots for the online workshop, more info here (on-site) and here (online).

Hey everybody,

I will respond to all the workshop emails tonight! With vacation and especially the week of being sick a huge mountain of emails built up. I've been going through all of them in order but the workshop part will get updated all together tonight, thanks for waiting!!

Looking at it all quickly it looks like a few spots opened up (for the on-site workshop), so if you're interested, email me (and there's always a waiting list once it's full). The online workshop has open spots, so feel free to email me about that as well!

It's also a good lead in to my post about productivity and managing work & personal life. :)So stay tuned for that one.

This is going to be really amazing! Head over to the overview page of AM's Animals & Creatures Master Class to learn more about it! The live webcast is going on right now, but you can already learn a lot about the new course on their site. The second clip is awesome. It's introducing the new rigs and shows sweet example shots.